Fernandes says QPR to reveal plans for new 45,000 stadium

QPR are set to unveil plans for a new 45,000 seater stadium in west London on Monday – but with the exact location yet to be finalised.

The R’s are looking for a new home as Loftus Road is the smallest ground in the Premier League with a capacity of 18,439.

Despite averaging gates 17,295 in their first season back in the Premier League, the club believe they can fill a stadium of double that.

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The club have been proactive in their attempts to find a plot of land for a new stadium in the west London area and QPR chairman Tony Fernandes revealed on Monday morning that the club are evaluating two potential sites.

He said on his Twitter account: ‘QPR fans. We are not ready to announce stadium. But making good progress.

‘Will not be a bowl. Will keep the atmosphere. Will be 45k capacity. Will be in West London. Narrowed down to 2 places.

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‘I hope we can announce full details within the next 2 months. But as you can imagine this is not easy but tremendous work has been done.

‘Our major announcement today is at 3 o clock and what the shareholders of QPR believe is a statement of Intent for the future.’

QPR said in a statement last week: 'The announcement will put the QPR brand on a global scale and is further demonstration of the Board’s continuing efforts to move the club forward and become established in the Barclays Premier League.'